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Assembly & Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLERS:This commercial diving board is rated for commercial/public

pools including Class B and Class C pools.

Please refer to the excerpts from the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools to

verify compliance with pool type and installation requirements.

For Technical Support or Assistance, Contact Customer Service at:

INTER-FAB, INC.3050 S. ALVERNON WAY

TUCSON, AZ 85713(800) 737-5386

or visit: www.inter-fab.com

To obtain complete copies of the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003American National Standard For Public SwimmingPools or to obtain copies of the “Plan Your Dive,

Steer Up” brochure contact:

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals(APSP)

2111 Eisenhower Ave.Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 838-0083

or visit: www.apsp.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Safety First ............................................................................2

Intended Use Instructions ........................................................3

Important Notices to the Installer..............................................4

Commercial Board Dimensions & Fulcrum Settings .....................5

Commercial Board Mounting Diagram .......................................5

Inter-Fab Public Pool Specifications............................................6

Installation Instructions ............................................................6

Article 5 Extracted from ANSI/NSPI-5 2003.........................7-15

Page for Notes.....................................................................16

Inter-Fab Limited Warranty.....................................................17

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This Inter-Fab commercial diving board shall be installed only by a professional swimming pool contractoror with the direct supervision of a licensed professional, engineer or architect. Commercial divingboards may be installed only on public inground swimming pools properly designed for their use.

Diving boards that are improperly installed can be very dangerous to the user resulting in possibleserious head and/or spinal column injury, including the paralysis or death of the user.

It is very important that this diving board and stand be installed only on Type VI – Type IX poolsbuilt in strict accordance with the American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools(ANSI/NSPI-1 2003) and in accordance with the included INTER-FAB PUBLIC POOL SPECIFICATIONSTable 3 on page 6.

In addition to the above standard and referenced table, these installation instructions provided byInter-Fab, Inc. must be diligently followed.

It is also important that any and all warnings provided with the diving board be strictly adhered toand posted in a conspicuous location. If not provided or they are misplaced, please purchasewarning signs from your pool contractor or professional pool supply store and post them in a locationthat the users of the diving board can clearly see.

SAFETY FIRST!

DIVING TIPS: Even the safest equipment must be used properly. Inter-Fab promotes safe diving byoffering these tips on the proper use of your diving board: always dive into water that meets depthrequirements, with arms extended; be aware of the bottom and the walls of the pool; avoid collisionswith pool toys and floats; and instruct your pool users to always “steer up”. When you begin yourdive you must get ready to steer up. As you enter the water, your arms must be extended overyour head, hands flat aiming up. Hold your head and arch your back.

FOR PUBLIC INGROUND SWIMMING POOL USE ONLY

ONLY ONE PERSON ON THE DIVING BOARD AT ONE TIMEMAXIMUM WEIGHT = 250 LBS

Plan Your Dive

Back Arched

Arms Extended

Head and Hands Up

Hold Diving Form

Steer up for a safe dive.

PLAN YOUR DIVE, STEER UP

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“A pool is the safest place to swim and a diving board installed in compliance with manufacturer’sinstructions and the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 Standard for Public Swimming Pools is the safest placeto dive from. To ensure that you and your guests are able to safely enjoy your diving board for manyyears, it is critical that you follow the following instructions.”

INTENDED USE INSTRUCTIONS

DO1. Know the shape and depth of the pool before

you dive.

2. Make sure that all family members and guestsare familiar with these instructions before theyuse your pool and diving board.

3. Make sure that the diving board has beeninstalled in compliance with the Assembly andInstallation Instructions and with the ANSI/NSPI-12003 Standard for Public Swimming Pools.This includes the shape and depth of the poolas well as the height of the diving board.

4. Enter feet first the first time.

5. Plan your path to be sure you avoid any otherswimmers, or objects in or under the water,such as floats, tires, toys etc.

6. Keep your head up, arms up and fully extendedand steer up with your hands.

7. Practice carefully before you dive headfirst.

8. Become familiar with the diving board and itsspring before diving headfirst

9. Dive straight ahead, not to the side of theboard or pool.

10. Dive from the diving board only.

11. Make sure that children and non-swimmersare supervised at all times.

12. Always remember that when you dive you muststeer up.

13. Inspect your diving board, base and stand ona regular basis (at least twice a year) and keepthem in proper repair.

14. Contact your dealer, installer or Inter Fab(800-737-5386) with any questions or concernsabout the safe use of your diving board.

DON’T1. Don’t drink and dive.

2. Don’t install this or any diving board on anabove ground pool or dive into an aboveground pool from any surface.

3. Never install any Inter-Fab diving board on avariable fulcrum dive stand.

4. Don’t dive into a pool from anyplace not specif-ically designated for diving. Never dive into theshallow portion of any pool.

5. Don’t dive across the width of the pool or tothe sides of the pool.

6. Don’t Run and dive.

7. Don’t engage in horseplay in or around the divingboard or pool.

8. Don’t use your diving board as a trampoline.

9. Don’t do a back dive. Backyard pools are notbuilt for that type of activity.

10. Don’t try fancy dives. Keep the dives simple.

11. Don’t dive into or through objects or toys suchas inner tubes.

12. Don’t swim or dive alone.

13. Don’t use a diving board or stand or base thatis rusted or worn out or in poor repair.

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The specifications found on pages 7-15 of this manual represent the minimum water enveloperequired by Inter-fab and by the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 Standard for Public Swimming Pools. Each ofthese dimensions must be met or exceeded. Installation of a diving board of any type on a pool thatdoes not meet or exceed each of the minimum specifications as provided on pages 7-15 includingbut not limited to the slope requirement, is in direct violation of this manufacturer’s instructions andthe 2003 Standard, and can result in serious injury or death.

Installation of this commercial diving board is limited to Class B & C, Type VI – IX Inground Pools only.

The tip of the diving board must be positioned directly over Pt. A as shown on Figure 1 – ConstructionDimensions for Water Envelopes for Class B and Class C Pools per the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 standard.

Inter-Fab Commercial Diving Boards are designed for use on passive dive stands. Installation on anyspring stand is strictly prohibited.

Inter-Fab Commercial Diving Boards are designed for use on dive stands 2/3 – 3 meters in heightin strict accordance with Table 3 – Inter-Fab Public Pool Specifications. In no circumstance may anyInter-Fab commercial diving board be installed on a dive stand higher than 3 meters.

Comply with local government regulations for Public Swimming Pools if they exceed the ANSI/NSPI-12003 Standard for Public Swimming Pools.

If installing this commercial diving board on another manufacturer’s dive stand bolt it to the standper that manufacture’s instructions.

The Concrete Deck Around the Dive Stand Jig must be a Minimum of 6” thick.

When installing this commercial diving board to a fixed fulcrum dive stand you must ensure the boardis mounted with the correct distance from the board mounting bolt holes to the fulcrum. See TABLE1- Board Dimensions and Fulcrum Settings on page 5.

Read carefully pages 7–15 of this installation manual which contain portions of the ANSI/NSPI-12003 Standard for Public Swimming Pools, ensure that you understand Figure 1 and Table 2 providedin the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 Standard on pages 10 and 11.

NOTE: The installation of this commercial diving board is not complete until you, the installer havemeasured the pool as well as the diving board’s height above water and the fulcrum distance toensure they meet the Inter-Fab Public Pool Specifications and the ANSI/NSPI-1 2003 Standard forPublic Swimming Pools. In addition; the installation of this diving board is not complete until you theinstaller have delivered to your customer and reviewed with your customer the “Owners Manual” aswell as the “Plan Your Dive Steer-Up” brochure.

The Diving Board must be installed according to the below board leveling instructions on page 6.

ONLY ONE PERSON AT A TIME ON THE DIVING BOARD,WITH A MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT OF 250 LBS.

IMPORTANT NOTICES TO THE INSTALLER

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TABLE 1 – BOARD DIMENSIONS AND FULCRUM SETTINGS

FIG. B – BOARD MOUNTING DIAGRAM

NOTE: Tighten Hex Nuts Between 20-25 FT/LBS. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Model # Nominal Length A B C D F DIA.

COM10 10’ 117.50” 17.50” 12.00” 4.00” 52.00” ±5” 19/32”COM12 12’ 142.00” 17.50” 12.00” 4.00” 62.00” ±6” 19/32”COM14 14’ 166.00” 20.00” 12.00” 4.00” 74.00” ±6” 19/32”COM16 16’ 190.00” 20.00” 12.00” 4.00” 86.00” ±6” 19/32”

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Mounting KitDiving Board

See Specific Stand Instructions for: 1 or 3 Meter Tower,Steel Meter Stand or U-Stand

COMMERCIAL MOUNTING KIT KEY:1. 1/2” X 6” Carriage Bolt Stainless Steel (2 ea.)2. Stainless Steel Top Mounting Plate (1 ea.)3. Rubber Mounting Pad (2 ea.)4. Bottom Mounting Plate (1 ea.)5. 1/2” Lock Washer C/S Stainless Steel (2 ea.)6. 1/2” Hex Nut C/S Stainless Steel (2 ea.)7. 1/2” White Rubber Bolt Cap (2 ea.)

FIG. A – COMMERCIAL BOARD

HARDWARE NOTE:Use a small dab ofanti seize lubricant(included) on all boltthreads.

12”

4”

TABLE 2 – COMMERCIAL FIBERGLASS DIVING BOARD SPECIFICATIONS:

10’ BOARD 12’ BOARD 14’ BOARD 16’ BOARD

Fulcrum Setting from Bolt Holes 52” 62” 74” 86”Thickness / Heel 1.5” 1.75” 2.25” 2.25”Thickness / Toe 1.25” 1.25” 1.75” 1.75”Length 118.5” 142.5” 167” 190”Width 17.5” 17.5” 20” 20”Bolt Holes: Center to Center 12” 12” 12” 12”

from Rear 4” 4” 4” 4”Fulcrum Tolerance +/- 5” 6” 6” 6”

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TABLE 3 – INTER-FAB PUBLIC POOL SPECIFICATIONS

POOL TYPE

VI 10’ (2/3 Meter)26”

VII 12’ (3/4 Meter)30”

VIII 16’ 1 Meter

IX 16’ 3 Meter

RELATED DIVING EQUIPMENT

MAX. DIVINGBOARDLENGTH

MAX. BOARDHEIGHT

OVER WATER

Placement of boards shall observe the following minimum dimensions.With multiple board installations, minimum pool widths must be

increased accordingly.

• Deck Level Board to Pool Side 8’• 1 Meter Board to Pool Side 10’• 3 Meter Board to Pool Side 11’• 1 Meter or Deck Level Board to 3 Meter Board 10’• 1 Meter or Deck Level Board to Another

1 Meter or Deck Level Board 8’• 3 Meter to Another 3 Meter Board 10’

Commercial Fiberglass Diving BoardINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. When mounting a diving board to a newly installed stand with a permanently fixed fulcrum, thecorrect measurement between the mounting holes and the fulcrum must be maintained so asnot to void the warranty. (See Table 2 - Commercial Fiberglass Diving Board Specifications.)

2. Tighten hex nuts between 20-25 ft.-lbs. for fiberglass boards. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

3. ONLY ONE PERSON ON DIVING BOARD AT A TIME.

4. MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT = 250 LBS.

ONLY ONE PERSON AT A TIME ON THE DIVING BOARD, WITH A MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT OF 250 LBS.

The top surface of the diving board from the deck end tothe tip end shall be level or have an upward slope of 5/8"per foot maximum. There shall be no downward slopetowards the water. The slope shall be measured using alevel as shown in the graphic to the left.

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SUPPORT INFORMATION: ARTICLES 1–7 Extracted from ANSI/NSPI-1 2003, American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools

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SUPPORT INFORMATION: ARTICLE 23.1.5 Extracted from ANSI/NSPI-1 2003, American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools

To obtain complete copies of theANSI/NSPI-1 2003 Standard forPublic Swimming Pools contact:

The Association of Pool & SpaProfessionals (APSP)

2111 Eisenhower Ave.Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 838-0083

or visit: www.apsp.org

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LIMITED WARRANTYInter-Fab, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option, any product manufactured by Inter-Fab, Inc. that fails duringthe applicable warranty period because of a manufacturing or material defect; provided that the defect is notthe result of improper installation, improper use or care, negligence, alterations or modifications to the product,or natural accidents (acts of God). The applicable warranty period for products manufactured by Inter-Fab,Inc. is three (3) years from the date of retail purchase, except as specified below:

Echoes of Nature™ products are individually handcrafted and painted by skilled artisans and as a result,dimensional differences and color variations are normal and are not a basis for warranty coverage. The warrantyperiod for pumps sold with the Echoes of Nature™ products is three (3) years from the date of retail purchase.

Water Sports™ sports equipment warranty periods are as follows: Volleyball Poles, Basketball Poles,Basketball Rim, and Basketball Backboard are one (1) year from date of retail purchase. Volleyball, VolleyballNet, Basketball, Basketball Net, and pumps are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of retail purchase.

Splash Rock™ Edgewater, T7™ Edgewater™ and Lighted Edgewater™ features warranty period is one (1) yearfrom date of retail purchase.

Zoomerang™ slide products warranty period is one (1) year from the date of retail purchase.

Build Your Own Slide™ (BYOS™) warranty period is one (1) year from the date of retail purchase.

City 2™ Slide and City Base™ products warranty period are one (1) year from the date of retail purchase.

Unless expressly stated otherwise all products manufactured by Inter-Fab are for residential installation (singlefamily residence) inground pool use only. Inter-Fab, Inc. expressly disclaims any and all warranties and liabilityarising from the installation or use of its residential products for any non-residential use such as semi-public,public, or commercial applications. Products expressly manufactured for commercial installation and use will besubject to this limited warranty.

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether express or implied. Inter-Fab, Inc. disclaimsany warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, and noninfringement in relation to any of its productsand Inter-Fab, Inc. is not liable for consequential, incidental or specific damages. This warranty is limited tothe repair or replacement of the manufacturing or material defect, or refund of the original purchase price,whichever is less, at the sole option of Inter-Fab, Inc., and expressly does not cover any labor or reinstallationexpenses related to the replacement of any and all Inter-Fab products. This limited warranty shall be the soleand exclusive remedy of irrespective of whether the claims are made in contract, tort, warranty, law, equityor by statue.

This warranty is to the original purchaser of the product only. Inter-Fab’s limited warranty is neither transferablenor portable from consumer to consumer. The effective coverage date begins at the date of retail purchase.Product owner or representative must notify Inter-Fab, Inc. (or its wholesale agent) in writing, giving a fulldescription of the nature of the product defect or failure along with proof of purchase, serial number(s) of theproduct and photos within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the applicable warranty period. Inter-Fab, Inc.reserves the right to physically inspect damaged or defective products or components to determine the causeof the damage or defect, prior to authorizing repair or replacement of its products.

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